Finding the Third Proportional to 692 and 1,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 692 and 1,420 is: 2,913.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692 : 1,420 = 1,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692/1,420 = 1,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692x = 1,420 × 1,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692x = 2,016,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,016,400/692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,913.87
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